PERSONAL.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 1902, 23 April 1913, Page 4

PERSONAL.

Many Palmerstonians will deeply regret fcO' learn that Mrs Arthur Mowlem, of Auckland, is still very dangerously ill. Cr. Mowlem iuformed a Times' representative last evening that he has decided not to contest a seat one the Borough Council this election. The councillor's decision will be received with regret as he proved himself a willing and capable worker if a quiet and unostentatious one. Mr G. J. Harford, of Feilding, it a candidate for re-election to the Palmerston Hospital Board. Miss May Pigott, an ex-pupil of the Palmerston North High School, has been awarded a scholarship in domestic science tenable at Otago University fo* three years, together with lees in the domestic science course. Mr C. F. Spoouer announces hi* candidature for the Borough Council.

A telegram from Christchurch last evening stated that Miss E. M. Robertson, of! Palmerston North, was second in the championship recitation for girls. She was thre* marks behind the winner.

Mrs H. D. Bell, wife of tlm Minister for Internal Affairs, and the Misses Bell, are expected back to-morrow from England, where they have been staying for the last two years.

Mrs Evans, wife of Commander Evans, whose sad death took place on board the Otranto en route to England, was Miss Russell, eldest daughter of Mr. T. JG. Russell, of Christchurch.

Members of the Manawatu Golf Club at the annual meeting last night placed on record their regret at the death of Dr. George Wilson, one of the oldest members of thia club. "Dr. Wilson." said the report, "was one of the original members of the Club, and a brilliant player. Of late years, owing to pressure of work, he was not so often seen on the links. He was a true golfer, and all members will keenly feel his loss. The club will always have a memento of him in the Wilson Cup." A mother's hat pin recently caused the loss of her baby's eyes. The poor little fellow has to go through life handicapped and his mother's life will be filled with vain regrets. .Acornshaped hat pin protectors, plaied or oxydised, are on sale at a penny each at Collinson and Cunningijfiuv.e's Half a dozen bought Miis afte-i-o ■■ »-ib prov« your consideration for others' feelings.*